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title: "RDE616 Understanding marine litter from aquaculture"
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# RDE616 Understanding marine litter from aquaculture

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b129844-2f48-48fd-b7fa-6ea51cdffd14

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the procurement process titled "RDE616 Understanding marine litter from aquaculture," focusing on research and development consultancy services. The awarded contract, valued at £59,950, aims to explore and manage marine litter resulting from aquaculture activities as part of OSPAR's Regional Action Plan on Marine Litter. The project covers a broad geographic scope, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global locations. Procured via a selective method from a framework agreement, the tender's contract period begins on 5th August 2024 and ends on 31st March 2025, with key stages documented as completed by 11th July 2024.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs with capabilities in research and development within the aquaculture sector. Companies focusing on environmental consultancy, marine science, and waste management can particularly benefit from this project. Poseidon Aquatic Resource Management Ltd, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to participate in such tenders, leveraging expertise to contribute to sustainable aquaculture practices and environmental stewardship. Such opportunities not only enhance business portfolios but also contribute to impactful global environmental initiatives.

## Notice

The exact contribution and management options to reduce the risk of marine litter from aquaculture activities remain poorly understood. OSPAR has committed to a Regional Action Plan on Marine Litter (2022), including an action to prevent and reduce marine litter from aquaculture, led by the UK, Norway and Sweden - OSPAR Action B.4.7: Prevent and reduce marine litter from aquaculture. Delivery of recommendations and guidance to fulfil this action is dependent on establishing an evidence base of the sources, pathways and impacts of marine litter from all forms of aquaculture, the current licensing and decommissioning procedures, and any implemented measures to monitor, prevent and retrieve marine litter.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5386a441-6273-4dea-8c2b-fdda77f9b3ab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,950 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POSEIDON AQUATIC RESOURCE MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2024 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5386a441-6273-4dea-8c2b-fdda77f9b3ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5386a441-6273-4dea-8c2b-fdda77f9b3ab
  23rd July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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